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Imagine you are decompressing in a hot hub (jacuzzi) revived and relaxed, surrounded by snow, the stars are out on form, and you are drinking French Champagne or Italian Prosecco – the choice is yours! Now close your eyes and take yourself there for a minute… or a while.

Just as the sun likes to shine down on Montgenèvre for the most part of the year – there is rarely a dull moment when it comes to things to do – even in winter – and even if you are not a skier.

The stunning alpine resort of Montgenèvre in the Summer

The answer to that question is FOR SURE! With a starting altitude of 1,860m, Montgenèvre is one of the top snowsure resorts in the Alps, its called the Haute-Alpes (High Alps) for a reason.

Whether you are a complete skiing novice or have tried it out once before, snow-sure Montgenèvre is THE resort to take this winter sport to the next level.

Sitting pretty at the foot of the slopes at 1,860m altitude, Montgenèvre is a small roadside mountain village and family-friendly ski resort in the region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, forming part of the Hautes-Alpes, just a mile from the French and Italian border.

Montgenèvre’s claim to fame is not only the fact that it literally put skiing on the map, being the birthplace of skiing in France, and the first official ski resort, in 1907 - it also sits above 1,800m and brags skiing accessibility up to 2,800m, of pure haute-Alpes powdery bliss AND it is one of the most snow sure resorts in the Alps.

Since the beginning of the summer, Montgenevre has been open and operating, albeit with a few new social distancing measures. The lifts, golf course and now even the Durancia pool and spa are all open for business. We at Go Montgenevre are up and running and here to stay. We appreciate that this has been a challenging time for everyone. For us, it has been without a doubt, the biggest challenge we have ever faced.

By now you will all be aware of the unprecedented global situation with the coronavirus epidemic. The recent coronavirus outbreak has affected travel and transport globally. Firstly, if you or your family are suffering from it’s direct effects, and unwell or worried for your safety, our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Montgenevre is one of the most snow sure ski resorts in the Alps, just over an hour away from Turin.

The area, with easy access to the whole Via Lattea (Milky Way) ski area, it’s fast becoming a Freeride destination, for those that know the secrets of the area.